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Operations Specialist

ESPN

Connecticut

Remote

USD 133,000 - 184,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

A leading sports broadcasting company is seeking an Operations Specialist to provide technical expertise in productions and operations. The role involves coordinating remote surveys, managing budgets, and troubleshooting technical issues during broadcasts. Candidates should have extensive experience in broadcast news gathering, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in various technical applications. This position offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7+ years of broadcast news gathering experience as a field technician.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with high-level personnel.
  • Proficiency in MAC and Windows applications.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate remote surveys, studio setups, and maintenance.
  • Produce live ENG shoots on-site, collaborating with crew and control room.
  • Manage location expenses and budgets; advise on costs and options.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Technical expertise
Knowledge of camera systems
Knowledge of video technology
Knowledge of audio technology
Knowledge of RF technology
Knowledge of lighting technology

Education

High School Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MAC applications
Windows applications
SmartSheets
Excel
Bomgar/Beyond Trust

Job description

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The Operations Specialist will be responsible for providing technical expertise to productions and operations teams, including event evaluation, planning, and execution.

  1. Coordinate remote surveys, studio setups, and maintenance.
  2. Produce live ENG shoots on-site, collaborating with crew, control room, and transmission teams.
  3. Serve as Technical Manager or Operations Producer during remote productions.
  4. Create CAD / Visio drawings illustrating technical signal flows for remote broadcasts.
  5. Manage location expenses and budgets; advise on costs and options.
  6. Stay updated on technological innovations in broadcasting.
  7. Possess knowledge of camera systems, video, audio, RF, and lighting technology.
  8. Communicate effectively across departments and manage personnel.
  9. Procure and deploy technology for various broadcast settings, including home studios and field reporting.
  10. Troubleshoot technical issues in the field and for remote studios.
  11. Coordinate shipping logistics between vendors and locations.
  12. Willingness to work after hours, nights, weekends, and travel domestically and internationally on short notice.

Qualifications:

  1. Minimum 7+ years of broadcast news gathering experience as a field technician.
  2. Strong interpersonal skills, capable of liaising with high-level personnel.
  3. Proficiency in MAC and Windows applications, SmartSheets, Excel, Bomgar/Beyond Trust.
  4. High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

The salary range for this remote position is $133,800 to $183,900 annually, with potential bonuses and benefits. Compensation varies based on location, experience, and skills.

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